• Trek
• Aug,20,2022
• Naveen Poudyal
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One of the most well-known trekking routes in the world, as well as in Nepal, is the Everest Base Camp Trek. Every trekker and adventure seeker has the opportunity and lifetime desire to climb Everest. This incredible journey transports you on an astonishing ride to the foothills of the famed Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth (8,848m).

If you wish to experience nature, Himalayan terrain, and culture in their purest forms, Then your expectations will be met by the Everest Base Camp Trek. You get to know fascinating, richly cultural, ethnic villages and towns as you travel the trekking paths. Long days of hiking reward you with vistas that are beyond compare, which is enough to make your heart happy and excited. There are plenty of reasons to complete the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Kathmandu city cultural tours

Every Everest Base Camp Trek typically begins with a tour of Kathmandu. After completing the Everest Base Camp Trek, you can do this city tour at a later time. It would be exhausting to tour around Kathmandu given how exhausted you would be from the Everest Base Camp. So, before leaving Kathmandu for Lukla, the majority of agencies provide Kathmandu City Tours. On this fascinating cultural city trip to the Kathmandu Valley, you will see well-known, historically significant World Heritage sites. Other places to visit are Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, The Monkey Temple, Kathmandu, or Patan Durbar Square.

You may also take a Kathmandu Day Tour, which offers a magnificent viewing tour of the historic city of Bhaktapur, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan Temple. The oldest temple in Nepal's history, Changu Narayan Temple, was built in the fifth century.

Kathmandu to Lukla, a Magnificent Scenic Flight 

Even though it's one of the riskiest flights in the world, the journey from Kathmandu to Lukla is one of Nepal's most picturesque. Everest Base Camp may be reached in a number of ways, including via flight from Ramechhap to Lukla, via a trek from Phaplu to Everest Base Camp, and routes from Everest Base Camp, among others. However, trekkers choose the dangerous Lukla flight because they want to see the beautiful views of wooded hills, valleys, brilliant rivers, settlements, and more. From the air, you may get a bird's-eye view of verdant farming terraces, clouds, stunning waterfalls cascading through dense woodland, etc.

You may get your first glimpse of Mount Everest as soon as your plane lands at Tenzing Norgay Airport in Lukla. Our adventure begins at Lukla, often known as the "Gateway to Everest," and travels through many landscapes, rivers, valleys, towns, and religious and cultural landmarks before arriving at the magnificent Everest Base Camp.

Exploring Sagarmatha National Park's Attractions (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

On the way to Namche Bazaar, we reach the Khumbu region's Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Permission to access this protected area must be obtained at the entrance gate. The dense forest of pines, oaks, junipers, bamboo, and rhododendrons, together with other Himalayan-based plants, allows you to explore the environment of the region. Numerous local species of endangered plants and animals find refuge in this woodland. As you go through the woods, you can come across some unusual creatures, like snow leopards, blue sheep, Himalayan goats, and eagles, among others. On the way to Namche Bazaar, the paths that run through these forests offer opportunities for nature walks and animal adventures.

Namche Bazaar (Mountain Lifestyle of Sherpa People)

Namche Bazaar's second name for the major sherpa hamlet in the Khumbu region is the Tourism Capital. Most Everest Region treks, including the Everest Base Camp Trek, stop at the lovely town of Namche to relax and acclimatize. The primary industry of Namche Bazaar is tourism. This village offers stunning views of the majestic Everest, Kongde Ri (6,187m), Thamserku (6,623m), and other peaks (8,848m). There are many cafés, restaurants, lodges, bakeries, stores selling Tibetan handicrafts, museums, etc. around the town; thus, on your break day in Namche, you may visit these locations and spend the day with delectable food and beverages.

Tengboche Monastery (The Buddhist Stupa)

Tengboche village's monastery is located on a hill at the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and Imja rivers. The Khumbu district's Tengboche monastery, founded by Lama Gulu in 1916, is the largest monastery in the region. The Tibetan Rongbuk Monastery has had a significant impact on this monastery. You can enjoy breathtaking views of peaks, including from the Tengboche Monastery, yours, Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku from the Tengboche Monastery. Trekkers and mountain locations to learn about the monastery's history and pray for the success of their ascent of Mount Everest. Numerous monks reside at this monastery and participate in daily Buddhist ceremonies every morning. The Tengboche monastery is also well-known for its Sherpa festivities. In addition, the Tengboche monastery is also known for the Mani Rimdu Event, a Sherpa festival conducted just once a year. 

Everest View Hotel (the highest Altitude star hotel)

If you do not go to Nepal's highest-altitude hotel, your trek will be lacking. One of the tallest hotels in the world and the highest hotel in Nepal is the Everest View Hotel. Additionally, it is included as the 2004 Highest Altitude Hotel in the World in Guinness World Records. From Namche Bazaar, you must hike for a few hours to get to Everest View Hotel. Trekkers will get They will have access to this premium hotel's terrace for a period of time so they may experience the views and beauty of a lifetime. Amazing vistas of snow-capped mountains, with Everest being the tallest, may be seen from the terrace. At the Everest View hotel, you may get a table outside or on the rooftop to eat local fare while taking in the beauty and views. You can use the internet or Wifi here, and the accommodation options are excellent.

Everest Base Camp (Our Final Destination)

The entire journey's primary draw is Everest Base Camp. The nearest location to see Mount Everest up close without using climbing equipment is the Everest Base Camp, which is located at a height of 5,300 meters. Trekkers get a sense of inner serenity and success after exerting themselves for days in order to reach the Everest Base Camp and explore this enchanted land of snow and rocks. The Khumbu Glacier Icefall, huge valley, and peak-to-peak snow cover the whole Everest Base Camp region, which is also adorned with colourful prayer flags. Most Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tours choose it as their preferred landing area.

The Best Sunrise View From Kala Patthar

The Everest Base Camp Trek's highest point is here. A sizable black granite mountain that is located at 5,500 meters is known as Kala Patthar. One of the greatest places in Nepal to see the dawn, sunset, and expansive vistas of the landscape is Kala Patthar. To get to the top before sunrise, hikers set out early in the morning. The vantage point offers panoramic 360-degree views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and other larger mountains.

Traditional Food During Everest Base Camp Trek

When trekking in Nepal, food is a necessity since it gives you energy for a long day of hiking. The Nepalese dish "Dal Bhat" is an easy-to-digest substitute for heavy meals, which are strictly forbidden for hikers. The national food of Nepal is called Dal Bhat, and it includes rice, curries, lentils, chicken soup, pickles, salads, ghee, and other ingredients. It is abundant in minerals, vitamins, proteins, and carbohydrates, all of which are necessary for trekking. You will get the chance to sample the regional cuisines of the many ethnic groups while on the walk. There are many bakeries in Namche Bazaar that are well-known for their chocolate cakes, coffee, and Tibetan tea. Although the food may be pricey at this altitude, it is still worthwhile to eat there because it is delicious.

Sherpa festivals and culture

The Khumbu area is home to thousands of Sherpas whose primary source of income is tourism. You may learn about and discover the Sherpa people's ancient culture, customs, rituals, and way of life by taking this fabled trip to Everest Base Camp. Sherpas have a tradition of performing traditional songs and dancing to them because they enjoy both singing and dancing.

Sherpas are well known for their lavish celebrations, in addition to their distinctive culture and courage. Three major festivals are celebrated by the Sherpa population in the Khumbu Region. They are the Mani Rimdu Festival, the Harvest Festival, and Lhosar. The Sherpa people, along with other Buddhist believers, celebrate Lhosar on the eve of the new year. Three of the fifteen days that make up this event are the most significant.

The Sherpa people celebrate the harvest festival in July at their homes and travel to the nearby monastery to worship and take part in religious activities. The biggest and most significant event in the Khumbu region is the Mani Rimdu Festival. For this monumental occasion, Sherpa participants from far-off communities travel to the Tengboche monastery. You may watch the wonderful ritual when masked dancers are dancing and telling stories about religious subjects while trekking during the festival season (late October to November).

Hill Viewpoint on NangkarTshang (Hiking Place From Dingboche)

The rest and acclimatization break is taken at Dingboche after Namche. You may go to the vantage point of NangkarTshang Hill throughout the day. It takes three hours to trek from the settlement of Dingboche to the top of NangkarTshang Hill, where there are views of Makalu, Lhoste, Mera Peak, Island Peak, and Chhopulu from both up close and far away.

Finally,

 The Everest Base Camp Trek is jam-packed with thrilling, unexpected, and adventurous experiences that will blow your head with enjoyment. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the best option for hikers who wish to reach Everest Base Camp without doing a multi-day trek. Recommended seasons to visit Everest Base Camp are spring and fall because of the beautiful skies.